Old Friends & Margaritas (Miller-Schletty)

I started this song in the fall of 2004, writing and recording the first verse and chorus. I uploaded as a demo in 2006. Now, nine years later and the last verse written, Richard Schletty joins me with his vocal harmony. In fact it was the realization that this song needed a 'Garfunkel' harmony voice to go with my vox that gave me the impetus to finish it.

Back story: What inspired this song was a completely unexpected and unannounced visit in 2004 by a dear friend that my wife and I hadn't seen nor had any contact with for about 20 years. A mutual friend (thanks Boppie) brought her over to our place. We spent the entire day strolling about Santa Barbara, playing Scrabble, drinking a few margaritas, and just talking, reminiscing, laughing, and catching up. This song is for you, Mary Noble...

Rich, thanks for the mixing input and, of course, your wonderful singing. Jack (davisamerica), thanks for your encouragement from the bullpen. Perhaps, this merits a rerecord at some time, certainly because there's some ambient background noise in the guitar track from 2006 which I use here. I bet Rich may do some mixing work on this, as well. So consider this version #1. And if you have any ideas on what could be added/subtracted to bring this song up a notch, please chime in... Hope you like it!

If you're using an iPad, then go to this link > http://www.macjams.com/song/77652 in order to listen.

simple and warm...
Thanks, Philip. After sitting on this for so many years, I really didn't know if it would come across as an accessible song or something too sentimental. For me, or course, it is a sentimental reminiscence. Glad to know, you liked it.

Jack,
Thanks for inviting me in on this. Another song collaboration was long overdue. We did most of our joint productions back in 2004-2008, then I fell off the wagon. You were one of the key people in my journey as a vocal stylist and lyricist-melody maker. Thanks for re-igniting the song campfire again. I love how this song flows timelessly and effortlessly.